“My Umbrella”
Sunday, April 27, 2025Key Verse
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee:” Isaiah 43:2a
Text — Isaiah 43:1-7
Message
An umbrella is a portable device used for protection against rain, snow or sun. An umbrella does not stop the rain, sun or snow but it gives you the confidence to walk in it.
Dave was dropped off at the examination center by his mom in the morning as the cloud was gathering. His mom advised him to pick an umbrella from the boot in case it rained so he could walk confidently through the rain to the car park. When the exam finished, a lot of participants stood at the corridor waiting because it was raining. Dave simply reached out for his umbrella he took with him and walked through the rain without the fear of getting drenched.
As we pass through this present world, there is bound to be trouble, pain, disappointment, sickness … Just name it. These life challenges will normally hold people back like the other participants in Dave’s case. Jesus, the unfailing Umbrella through life’s journey will be there for those who know Him. Those who belong to Jesus will walk confidently through the storms whenever they come. Today is another day to surrender your life to Jesus so He can be with you through any fire.
Further Reading
Psalm 91:1-4
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to be confident in that You are with me, no matter the storm.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
